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Lot 18
An Art Deco "Platinon" necklace, spectacle set with green paste stone. 108cms in length. Along with a Majex Art Deco style paste set watch. Untested but winds and appears to run. Platinon is an rare alloy which was created in the 1920s as a simulant for platinum. It share the inert and tough qualities of platinum.
Lot 50
An early 20th century oval cushion cut diamond solitaire ring with an estimated 1.00ct central stone. The diamond has been graded by an insurance valuation as being of I/J colour and SI 1 clarity. The central stone is eight claw collet set, and supported by shoulders set with four small eight cut diamonds down each side.The ring comes with an insurance valuation by Harrisons Jewellers of Bedfordshire for £11,000 and with a type written note from the vendor which describes how the family believe it came into their possession through a family relative who worked for the Bowes-Lyon family at their hunting lodge Holwick Hall in the 1960s. The family were told that the ring was presented to their relative on her retirement by the Bowes-Lyon family.Size N. Gross approximate weight 3.2 grams.
Lot 52
A Georgian style turquoise and foiled pink topaz cross brooch. Featuring a central octagonal shaped closed-back foiled topaz, surrounded by a further four foiled topaz; branching out with 39 turquoise cabochonsIn yellow metal. Approximate measurements: 44mm x 43mm. Approximate weight 7.1 grams. In as found condition due to a missing the setting and stone part of one of the turquoise cross terminations. With purchase receipt for 1987.
Lot 69
A diamond and white gold bridal set of rings. With an 18ct white gold band ring, size K1/2; and a diamond solitaire ring, stamped "18ct and Plat", size L, claw set with a single diamond of an estimated 0.40carats. The stone has a central inclusion putting the clarity grading at about Si2-I1. Gross weight of lot 3.2 grams.
Lot 8
A Collection of gold and diamond jewellery. Featuring a 15ct gold Etruscan revival style diamond set brooch, marked for Chester 1900 approximate weight 3.0 grams including the base metal pin; a pave set old mine cut diamond ring, in 18ct gold, size O; plus a five stone old cut diamond half hoop riing, missing the central stone, in 18ct gold. Total approximate weight of the 18ct gold 7.7 grams.
Lot 102
A FINE ROMAN GOLD RING WITH A GARNET INTAGLIO. SCENE OF METAMORPHOSIS. 1st century B.C. - 1st century A.D. Stone 9x14 mm; int. Size 14,5x16 mm; 5,04 gr With hollowed rounded hoop, flatten within, expanding upwards and set with a large oval cabochon garnet.To the right, a seated female figure with uncovered bust and draped legs, probably a nymph. Deer antlers appear on her head. In front of her, on the left, a doe kisses her on the mouth. Unusual and rare scene. According to the myth, the transformation into a deer can be referred to a male figure (Actaeon). Fine execution. Wear marks. Provenance: From a private collection, France, acquired on the art market in the early 2000s
Lot 104
A LARGE ROMAN GARNET CABOCHON INTAGLIO SET IN A MODERN GOLD RING. FEMALE FIGURE OFFERING TO EROS. 1st century B.C.Stone 12,5x18 mm; int. Size 18x21 mm; 21,95 grLarge and very convex stone characterized by an attractive vivid red color. A tunicated offerer is facing left in front of an altar with the simulcarus of Eros. The woman holds a jug and a patera. Groundline. Slight wear marks.Provenance: From a private collection, France, acquired from D.C. collection, London.
Lot 112
A ROMAN RED JASPER INTAGLIO SET IN A MODERN GOLD RING. EROTIC SCENE WITH INSCRIPTION. 1st-2nd century A.D.Stone 9x11 mm; int. size 18x21 mm; 14,97 grA naked male character with an erected phallus supports himself with his left hand on a stick, while with his right he holds onto the horns of the satyr. The satyr penetrates him from behind, pressing his side with his left hand to push harder. Greek inscription in the field (KYMA?). The bright red color of the stone prefectly alludes to this fine composed homo-erotic scene.Provenance: From a private collection, France, acquired from D.C. collection, London.
Lot 113
A ROMAN CARNELIAN INTAGLIO SET IN AN ANCIENT GOLD RING. SATYR. 2nd century A.D.Stone 8x11 mm; int. diam 15,5 mm; 4,21 gr.The satyr steps rightward, raising the left goat's paw; with the right hand holding the pedum and a drapery, while with the left hand he carries a plate with offerings. Bucolic and votive scene. Slight wear marks. The stone comes out of the edge of the golden bezel. Very good condition. Provenance: European collection, acquired on the market, early 2000's.
Lot 114
A ROMAN GREEN CHALCEDONY INTAGLIO SET IN A GEORGIAN GOLD RING. VOTIVE SCENE. 1st century A.D.Stone 10x12 mm; int. size 15x17 mm; 1,93 grWith a rounded hoop expanding in the shoulders in two branches and surmounting a grooved box setting with a chalcedony intaglio showing a woman facing left and seated on rocks. She is partially naked, the lower body covered by a folded drapery, her long hair tied behind in a bun. She is offering a laurel wreath to an idol on a column in front of her. Groundline. Wear marks. Nice vivid green color of the stone. Provenance: U.K. private collection
Lot 115
A ROMAN AMETHYST INTAGLIO SET IN A GEORGIAN GOLD RING. SEATED MERCURY. 2nd century A.D.Stone 11x16 mm; int. diam 18 mm; 7.53 grWith rounded hoop expanding onto shoulders in volute shape and surmounted by an oval grooved box-setting with a platted twisted gold wire. This beautiful intaglio shows the young deity seated on the rocks with the head facing right, and the body in three-quarters. With the left hand he holds a stick. Probably an allegory of the creation of the caduceus. Near the rocks, on the left, a ram. Groundline. Great rendering of the anatomical details. Fantastic color of the stone. Wear marks. Provenance: U.K. private collection
Lot 118
A ROMAN CARNELIAN INTAGLIO SET IN A GOLD RING. VOTIVE SCENE. 2nd century A.D.Stone 13x20 mm; int. Size 15x16 mm; 9,80 gr.Draped female figure facing left, in the act of offering near a semi-column. Groundline. The stone is broken into two parts but firmly fixed in the gold setting. Wear marks..Provenance: European collection, acquired on the market, early 2000's.
Lot 125
A FINE ROMAN CARNELIAN INTAGLIO SET IN A MODERN GOLD RING. JASON AND THE GOLDEN FLEECE. Early 1st century A.D.Stone 16x21 mm; int. size 18x20 mm; 30,07 grThe oval stone slightly convex, engraved with Jason standing before the golden fleece which hangs in a tree before him. The hero is nude but with a mantle draped over his shoulder, holding a spear and a shield, its rim resting on his shoulder, and wearing a crested helmet, one hand raised before him in a gesture of contemplation, a serpent coiled in the tree, its head raised above the fleece, and a cylindrical altar for Zeus Laphystios in the center, upon which is the head of a ram, on a groundline. Slight wear marks. The stone is set in a later modern heavy collector gold ring. For the subject compare the carnelian gem in the Cabinet des Médailles, Paris, no. 318 in Richter, Engraved Gems of the Romans.Provenance: From a private collection, France. The stone come from a Christie's: 5/12/ 2001 sale 9826 (Ancient Jewelry, NY).
Lot 13
AN EASTERN ROMAN CHALCEDONY SEAL CAMEO. SLEEPING DOG. 2nd - 3rd century A.D.Diam 18 x 9 mm.Disc-shaped piece perforated (Throughhole); looking the size, probably for a swivel ring. Modeled in high relief, the hound rests with his head between his outstretched forepaws. The curving line of his spine and long tail follows the curved edge of the stone. Iron traces and deposits. Wear marks. Rare type. A similar stone, but perforated as a phalera, is from Christie’s New York, 13 December 2002, lot 613; published in ARGOS: The Dog in Antiquity, Phoenix Ancient Art 41, 2022, no. 12, pp. 48-51.Provenance: From the collection of an European gentleman, acquired on the art market
Lot 133
A PAIR OF GOLD CUFFLINKS WITH TWO HARDSTONE INTAGLIO. FORTUNA TYCHE - PORTRAIT OF AN EMPEROR. 2nd century A.D. (carnelian) - 17th/18th century (bloodstone). Gold 19th century. Stone 11x15 mm; 13x15 mm; Mounting 20x22 mm; Total weight 8,11 gr A Roman period carnelian intaglio with Fortuna - Tyche holding rudder and cornucopia, with inscription; modern bloodstone intaglio with laureated bust of Emperor facing right. Both gems are mounted in archaeological revival style gold cufflinks, in an old box "Maison Briquet - 29 Place Vendome". Provenance: U.K private collection
Lot 138
A FINE ROMAN BLOODSTONE INTAGLIO. FAUSTULUS WITH THE SHEWOLF FEEDING ROMULUS AND REMUS. 1st century A.D.12 x 14 x 1 mmThe shepherd is standing with his stick. At his feet the shewolf with the twins Romulus and Remus. In the field, on the right, a tree. Groundline. Mirror polishing. Great subject engraved on a very attractive stone. Wear marks. Provenance: From the collection of an European gentleman, acquired on the art market
Lot 141
A ROMAN CHALCEDONY INTAGLIO. OFFERER WITH A TROPHY. 2nd century A.D.10 x 13 x 5 mmStanding with the body slightly in three-quarters pose and the face facing right, her right hand holds offers. Meanwhile her left hand is holding a military trophy. Votive stone. Groundline. Provenance: U.K collection acquired on the art market
Lot 143
A ROMAN AMETHYST INTAGLIO. SEATED MALE FIGURE. 2nd century A.D.9 x 11 x 5 mmA young man seated, naked on rocks. With his right hand he holds a stick. Probably Hermes. Groundline. Wear marks. Nice color of the stone. Provenance: From the collection of an European gentleman, acquired on the art market
Lot 144
A FINE ROMAN AMETHYST INTAGLIO. SEATED HERMES WITH ATTRIBUTES.1st - 2nd century A.D.10 x 12 x 3 mmThe young naked god is seated right on rocks, his left leg bent and his right foot on rocks, he holds the caduceus in his left hand. Groundline. Very fine details and attractive color of the stone. Wear marks. Provenance: U.K collection acquired on the art market
Lot 148
A ROMAN BANDED AGATE INTAGLIO SET IN A GOLD BOX-SETTING. MYTHOLOGICAL SCENE. 1st - 2nd century A.D.15 x 16 x 3 mm ; 1,7 grsA young man is discussing with an old one seated on the ground. Probably a dialogue between Socrates and a young male figure. Stone is brocken in two parts but well fix in the frame. Beautiful variety of banded agate. Wear marks. Provenance: From the collection of an European gentleman, acquired on the art market
Lot 15
A SASANIAN GARNET INTAGLIO SET IN A GOLD RING. ZEBU. 3rd - 4th century A.D. Stone 10x12 mm; int. diam 18 mm; 14,40 grWith rounded hoop expanding upwards onto a grooved rounded bezel set with a garnet seal. A zebu facing left inside a cable frame. Wear marks. Provenance: U.K. private collection
Lot 150
A ROMAN RED JASPER INTAGLIO. HERCULES CAPTURES THE DOE OF CERINEA.1st - 2nd century A.D.12 x 14 x 2 mm. The doe of Cerinea was, in Greek mythology, a doe with golden horns, silver and bronze legs that have been dedicated to Artemis by the nymph Taygete when the goddess had saved her from being pursued by Zeus. Cerinea's doe fled without ever stopping, bewitching those who pursued her, thus dragging them to a country from which they would never return; since she was a sacred doe, her blood could not be shed. When Heracles was commissioned by Eurystheus to capture it, initially he limited himself to chasing it: the doe took refuge by climbing a mountain called Artemisio and tried to cross the Ladon river, but during the crossing Heracles managed to capture it by hitting it with an arrow in one point of the cartilaginous paw, therefore devoid of blood vessels; then loading it on his shoulders he carried it to Arcadia. The doe was finally taken to Mycenae and released there. The subject rarely appears on the gems. In this stone the hero faces left and stands over the sacred doe, holding it by the horns and pressing his right knee on his back to block it. Hercules' body is in muscular tension showing off all its legendary strength. A club behind him. Probably inspired by a Greek model. Fine detailed execution for the size. The physiognomic features of the hero recall the Antonine portraits. Signs of wear.Provenance: U.K. private collection acquired in the british art market.
Lot 160
A ROMAN CARNELIAN INTAGLIO. BUST OF JUPITER. 1st century A.D.7x10,5x3 mmThe divinity is turned to the left, with the modius on top of the head and the tunicated bust. Considering the very small size of the stone, the work is performed with great technical skill. Wear marks.Provenance: U.K private collection
Lot 163
A ROMAN SARD INTAGLIO SET IN A LATER GOLD RING. BUST OF ZEUS SERAPIS. 1st century B.C. - 1st century A.D. Stone 10x12 mm; Int. Size 15x18 mm; 5,80 gr After a Greek Late Hellenistic model. Frontal bust of Zeus Serapis with a large ornated modius on top of the head. The stone is cracked across the eye. Some missing on the modius. Wear marks. Provenance: U.S. private collection, acquired on the art market. This lot is sold under temporary import status.
Lot 172
A ROMAN GOLD RING SET WITH A CARNELIAN INTAGLIO. BUST OF A GODDESS. 2nd century A.D. Stone 11x13 mm; 9,90 gr; int. size 19,5x20,5 mm With rounded hoop, the shoulders agremented with two gold spherical beads surmounting a layered bezel set with a carnelian intaglio depicting a laureated divinity facing left; probably Apollo. Surface of the mounting has been retooled. Wear marks. Provenance: U.K. private collection
Lot 176
A LATE ROMAN AGATE CAMEO SET IN A GOLD RING. HELMETED BUST.3rd - 4th century A.D. Stone 13x19 mm; int. Size 18,5x19 mm; 16,33 grThe effigy, turned to the right, is wearing the chlamys, showing a naked shoulder. The stone has been vigorously engraved in high relief, with a clear detachment of the figure from the field. Probably Athena, or a soldier. Some chippings and small lacks. Wear marks. See: Martin Henig, The Content Cameos, p. 76 n.137. Provenance: European collection, acquired on the market, early 2000's.
Lot 185
AN EASTERN ROMAN CHALCEDONY INTAGLIO. PORTRAIT OF A YOUTH.1st century B.C. - 1st century A.D.16x19x4 mmThe young character is facing left and characterized by fine features and long wavy hair. Iron traces and wear marks on the surface of the stone. Chip on the edge.Provenance: U.K. private collection
Lot 187
A ROMAN CARNELIAN INTAGLIO SET IN A GOLD FRAME. MALE PORTRAIT.1st - 3rd century A.D.9 x 12 x 4 mm. Male portrait of a young man in profile to the left. The stone is mounted in a gold frame likely from the 19th century. Wear marks.Provenance: U.K. private collection acquired in the british art market.
Lot 189
A RARE ROMAN GOLD RING SET WITH A SAPPHIRE INTAGLIO. PORTRAIT OF A NUBIAN NOBLEWOMAN. 2nd century A.D.Stone 8x11 mm; int. diam 17 mm; 8,46 grWith rounded hoop, flatten within, expanding in broader shoulders and flanked with a beautiful and rare sapphire intaglio depicting the portrait of a young Nubian woman. She is characterized by a proeminent short nose, big lips and a very small chin. The bombed fronthead is surmounted by braided hair assembled on the back in a chignon. She wears a cloak. The choice of the stone express the importance and exotism of this portrait, that can be linked to an important social/political position of the Roman Empire elite inthe Eastern provinces. Presence of restoration and tools on the mounting. Wear marks. Provenance: U.K. private, acquired on the art market 1980s-1990s
Lot 19
A FINE SASANIAN GOLD RING WITH A NICOLO INTAGLIO. BUST OF A WOMAN WITH MOON, STAR AND INSCRIPTION. 5th - 6th century A.D. Stone 13x15 mm; int. size 18x20 mm; 16,35 grWith rounded hoop, flatten within and expanding in carenated shoulders, surmounted by a raised box setting with a gold spherical bead on top (in order to specify the position for the impression). The intaglio depicts a female bust facing left with hair ornaments, large earrings and necklace. In the field, star and moon. On the right, a pahlavi inscription. Wear marks, chip on the edge.Provenance: From a private collection, France, acquired on the London art market in the early 2000s
Lot 192
A FINE ROMAN AGATE INTAGLIO. PORTRAIT OF LIVIA.End of 1st century B.C. - Early 1st century A.D.9x12x2 mmThe imperial effigy is turned to the left, and has a draped bust. The profile is characterized by the typical facial features of Livia, with a slightly aquiline nose, small mouth, slightly spherical chin, large eye, delicate and elegant features. The hair is characterized by the typical presence of a double braid above the brow (nodus) which is gathered behind the neck in a bun; the curls escaping from the bands of hair at the side of the face. The hair is finely chiselled with very fine wavy lines. Considering the very small size of the gem and the very high technical quality, it can be considered one of the best intaglio of her portraits in existence. The stone is slightly burnt. Wear marks.For a very similar portrait, see: the beautiful sardonyx cameo with the portrait of Livia in Leiden, Rijksmuseum. One of Livia's finest portraits. See also. The British Museum database, n. 1867,0507.491 sard intaglio set in a gold ring with an inscription (LEU in Greek). See M. L. Volleinweider, Die portraitgemmen der romischen Republik, tafel 167, and the coinage production of her time. Provenance: U.K. private collection
Lot 195
A FINE ROMAN GARNET INTAGLIO. MALE PORTRAIT. Early 1st century A.D.17x19x3 mmPrivate portrait of a Roman character from the late Republican age. The effigy faces left and is engraved with great skill. The man is characterized by features of mature age, with a partially bald skull, a pronounced nose, slightly open mouth, pronounced cheekbone; the bust is draped. The subject refers to the time of Julius Caesar and recalls characters such as Cicero, Maecenas and also the dictator Silla. Large stone, characterized by a splendid dark amber color. Wear marks.For a similar portrait and style: M-L. Vollenweider, Camees et intailles. Les portraits romains du Cabinet des medailles, Tome II n. 2, 13, 15. M-L. Vollenweider, Die portratgemmen der romischen Republik, taf. 58, 64 ss. For a similar portrait using the samew type of stone, see G.M.A. Richter, Catalogue of the engraved gems (MET), p. 104 n. 474.Provenance: U.K. private, acquired on the art market 1980s-1990s
Lot 196
A FINE ROMAN CARNELIAN INTAGLIO. IMPERIAL BUST PORTRAIT OF A MATRONA.1st century A.D.8 x 10 x 2 mmFacing right, her face characterized by young features, her long hair tied behind and adorned with a large braided lock. The iconography is referable to the Julio Claudian - Flavian models, as the Antonia's portraits. Chip on the back of the stone. Fine details for the very small size of the stone. Provenance: From the collection of an European gentleman, acquired on the art market
Lot 201
A LATE IMPERIAL ROMAN GARNET INTAGLIO. BUST OF AN EMPRESS.4th century A.D.13x17x2 mmThe portrait is facing left. She is characterized by elaborate hair, with a group of braids that goes down the nape of the neck going up to the ear; the other hair is pulled back and held by a diadem with pearls. The woman wears double pearl earrings and a precious pearl necklace. The bust is tunicated. The profile shows a straight and prominent nose, a small mouth, a small and rounded chin, a large eye. The anatomical details of the face and hair are certainly referable to a portrait of an empress of the late Roman period. The technical execution is very refined. The portrait is executed with great art, worthy of a commission from the imperial family. Even the choice of stone, a splendid, very thin garnet, with a concave back, can be attributed to a top-level atelier. Wear marks. The portrait approaches the effigies of Theodora. The empress Flavia Maximiana Theodora (c. 275 – before 337) had been married to the emperor Constantius I ‘Chlorus’ (A.D. 305-306). Her coin portraits become more elaborate over time, with the bust adorned with a necklace and a more elaborate hairstyle. A certain resemblance is also recognizable with the portraits of Fausta, the ill-fated wife of Constantine I 'the Great' (A.D. 307-337), and of Flavia Julia Helena Augusta (c. AD 246/248– c. 330) mother of Emperor Constantine the Great. Provenance: U.K. private collection acquired on the british art market.
Lot 203
A LATE ROMAN GOLD RING SET WITH A CARNELIAN INTAGLIO. EAGLE HOLDING A LAUREL WREATH. 3rd century A.D.Stone 10x12 mm; 7,92 gr; int. diam 18 mmThe rounded hoop with two twisted gold wires separated by a central platted wire. The shoulders ending with a small spherical bead are surmounted by a high raised bezel composed of two box-settings and set in the center of a carnelian intaglio. The scene depicts an eagle with laurel wreath in its beak. Signs of use on the surface of the stone. Provenance: U.K. private collection
Lot 222
A ROMAN BLOODSTONE INTAGLIO. EAGLE WITH MILITARY INSIGNIA, CRESCENT MOON AND STARS. 2nd century A.D.10x12x2 mmThis allegorical military depiction is composed by an eagle spreading his wings on the center of the scene. On each side, a legion standard. On top, two stars and a crescent moon. Groundline. Fine execution and nice variety of stone. Wear marks.Provenance: U.K private collection
Lot 225
A ROMAN BURNT CARNELIAN INTAGLIO. TWO ROASTERS PULLING A CHARIOT DRIVEN BY A CORNUCOPIA. 1st-2nd century A.D.7x10x2 mmInteresting scene of two roosters looking at each other pulling a chariot with a cornucopia and a small supporting altar on it. Burnt stone. Small chips and wear marks.Provenance: From a private collection, France, acquired from Rupert Wace in the early 2000s
Lot 227
A ROMAN CARNELIAN INTAGLIO. EROS LEADING A GROUP OF FOUR ROOSTERS. 2nd century A.D.10x14,5x4 mmEros is leading a group of four roosters to the left. There was probably a small cart, worn out by the wear of the stone. Interesting depiction. Wear marks. Provenance: Formerly in the D.C. collection, London ; acquired by a private collector from the above in the early 2000s.
Lot 23
A LARGE FATIMID GOLD GRANULATED RING WITH A RECTANGULAR BEZEL TABLE SET WITH A LAPIS LAZULI. 10th-12th century A.D.Stone 11x14 mm; int. diam 15,5 mm; 9,31 gr.With rounded hoop and high extended shoulders fully decorated of granulation and surmounted by a "table bezel" set with a large lapis lazuli stone. This typology is referrable to the Fatimid Severe style. Very good overall condition. Intact surface with patina deposit. Beautiful variety of the stone.For the same typology see: Marian WENZEL, the Nasser D. Khalili Collection of Islamic Art, Ornament & Amulet, pp. 42 ffProvenance: U.K. private collection acquired on the art market.
Lot 230
A RARE ROMAN CHALCEDONY INTAGLIO. WILD BOAR WOUNDED BY A PORCUPINE.1st century A.D.8 x 10 x 3 mmThe subject is uncertain. However, analyzing the representation, it looks like an animal wounded by a porcupine. The quadruped looks like a young wild boar, facing to the left, with the typical elongated snout, short tail, thick and adherent hair, legs with small hooves and a visible penis. The animal seems to be pierced by many quills, which are not arrows. Given the direction of these quills, their quantity and type in relation to the animal depicted, they must belong to and come from a different beast, as a porcupine. The subject is engraved with great realism and great technical skill due to the very small measurements of the convex stone. Wear marks. Very rare.Provenance: From the collection of an European gentleman, acquired on the art market
Lot 240
A ROMAN RED JASPER MAGICAL INTAGLIO. ALLEGORICAL SCENE. 2nd century A.D.18 x 19 x 4,5 mm.In the center a vase with the claws and legs of a crab, above two dolphins converge towards the vase; a shell between the two marine animals. On the sides, two palm fronds; below, a crescent moon. Very interesting fantastic subject, composed as an emblema, which can be compared to the gryllos category in some aspects. Certainly a good auspicious scene. Wear marks and small chips to the edge. Small natural lack of the stone behind.Provenance: U.K. private collection acquired in the british art market.
Lot 242
A ROMAN AMETHYST INTAGLIO. CRESCENT MOON WITH A STAR.1st century B.C - 1st century A.D.12 x 12 x 6 mm.Above a crescent sun, below a star, according to a less common variant. Square-shaped intaglio with convex back, for greater the brightness of the stone. Beautiful deep purple vivid color. Slight wear marks.Provenance: U.K. private collection acquired in the british art market.
Lot 247
A RARE ROMAN BLUE SAPPHIRE INTAGLIO. GRYLLOS. 1st century B.C - 1st century A.D.13 x 15 x 3 mmThe hybrid creature is composed of a horse protome with a silenus mask on its chest, a ram's head with an ear of corn as its body and a dolphin as an ending. The fantastic creature is guided by a butterfly using reins. The scene is engraved on a natural sapphire which is characterized by thin thickness, almost sharp edges, slightly convex surfaces, beautiful color and polish. The marine subject matches perfectly with the color of the stone. Rare. Minor lacks on the edge and signs of wear.For a similar subject, see The Cornwell plaster cast gems impressions database, n. 3170 ("Sea monster with a head for a chest"). L. P. Biroli Stefanelli, la collezione Paoletti, Tomo IV, n. 563 (Kunsthistorisches Museum, Wien, inv. IXB,1158.Provenance: U.K private collection from the british art market, 1990s-2000s.
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